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turnpike

/ˈtɜː(ɹ)npaɪk/

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noun

Torniquete, barrera

A frame consisting of two bars crossing each other at right angles and turning on a post or pin, to hinder the passage of animals, but admitting a person to pass between the arms; a turnstile.

Examples :

"The farmer installed a turnpike at the edge of his field to keep the cows from wandering onto the road, while still allowing people to walk through. "

El granjero instaló un torniquete en el borde de su campo para evitar que las vacas vagaran por la carretera, pero aún así permitía que la gente caminara.

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Barrera de peaje

A gate or bar set across a road to stop carriages, animals, and sometimes people, until a toll is paid,

Examples :

"The old turnpike blocked the road until my grandfather paid the small fee to pass. "

La antigua barrera de peaje bloqueaba la carretera hasta que mi abuelo pagó la pequeña tarifa para pasar.

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Escalera de caracol

A winding stairway.

Examples :

"The old castle had a narrow turnpike that led to the king's chambers. "

El antiguo castillo tenía una escalera de caracol estrecha que conducía a las cámaras del rey.

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Barrera con púas, cheval de frise

A beam filled with spikes to obstruct passage; a cheval de frise.

Examples :

"The soldiers positioned the turnpike across the narrow path, preventing the enemy from advancing. "

Los soldados colocaron la barrera con púas a través del estrecho sendero, impidiendo el avance del enemigo.

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Autopista de peaje

A toll road, especially a toll expressway.

Examples :

"We paid the toll on the turnpike to get to Grandma's house faster. "

Pagamos el peaje en la autopista de peaje para llegar más rápido a casa de la abuela.

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Trayectoria óptima

(mathematical economics) A trajectory on a finite time interval that satisfies an optimality criterion which is associated with a cost function.

Examples :

"Finding the mathematical turnpike for minimizing factory production costs over the next month involves calculating the optimal balance between current output and future investment. "

Encontrar la trayectoria óptima matemática para minimizar los costos de producción de la fábrica durante el próximo mes implica calcular el equilibrio óptimo entre la producción actual y la inversión futura.

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verb

Construir (una carretera, etc.) a la manera de una carretera de peaje; en forma redondeada

To form (a road, etc.) in the manner of a turnpike road; into a rounded form, as the path of a road.

Examples :

"The landscapers turned the dirt path into a smoother, more usable turnpike, making it easier for the children to walk to school. "

Los paisajistas convirtieron el camino de tierra en una carretera de peaje más suave y utilizable, facilitando a los niños el camino a la escuela.

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